Virginia Beach, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Virginia Beach, Virginia Summary

Life in Virginia Beach research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Virginia Beach over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Virginia Beach:

The population in Virginia Beach is 457,658.
The median home value in Virginia Beach is $295,900.
The median income in Virginia Beach is $81,810.
The cost of living in Virginia Beach is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Virginia Beach is $1,433.
The unemployment rate in Virginia Beach is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Virginia Beach is 7.8%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Virginia Beach SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Virginia Beach, VA Crime Report

7,769
Total Crimes

1,697.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

-26.95%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Virginia Beach / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	7,769	1,697.9	1,665.1	2,324.2

Violent Crime	400	87.4	208.7	369.8
Murder	21	4.6	6.1	6.3
Robbery	139	30.4	34.3	66.1
Aggravated Assault	186	40.7	141.7	268.2
Property Crime	7,369	1,610.5	1,456.4	1,954.4
Burglary	352	76.9	133.5	269.8
Larceny	6,216	1,358.5	1,196.6	1,401.9
Car Theft	801	175.1	126.3	282.7

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Virginia Beach, VA Cost Of Living

117
Virginia Beach's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Virginia Beach	Virginia	National Average
Overall	117	102	100

Services	109	102	100
Groceries	99	98	100
Health	109	102	100
Housing	140	107	100
Transportation	108	95	100
Utilities	110	102	100

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Rankings for Virginia Beach in Virginia

Ranks #21 in Safest Places In Virginia

Ranks #32 in Best Places To Live In Virginia

Ranks #35 in Cheapest Places To Live In Virginia

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Population over time in Virginia Beach

Year	Population	% Change
2021	450,882	0.2%
2020	450,135	0.0%
2019	450,057	0.1%
2018	449,733	0.3%
2017	448,290	0.6%
2016	445,623	0.8%
2015	442,151	0.6%
2014	439,528	0.6%
2013	436,979	0.2%
2012	435,996	-

Race / Ethnicity in Virginia Beach

White

60.5% (277,032)

African American

18.3% (83,866)

American Indian

0.1% (671)

Asian

6.8% (31,336)

Hawaiian

0.1% (445)

Other

0.4% (1,727)

Two Or More

5.1% (23,308)

Hispanic

8.6% (39,273)

Race	Virginia Beach	VA	USA
White	60.5%	60.6%	59.4%
African American	18.3%	18.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	6.8%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Two Or More	5.1%	3.7%	3.2%
Hispanic	8.6%	9.8%	18.4%

Gender in Virginia Beach

Female

50.7% (232,029)

Male

49.3% (225,629)

Gender	Virginia Beach	VA	USA
Female	50.7%	50.5%	50.5%
Male	49.3%	49.5%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Virginia Beach for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (9,153)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (18,306)

High School / GED

21.0% (96,108)

Some College

24.0% (109,837)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (50,342)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (109,837)

Master's Degree

11.0% (50,342)

Professional Degree

2.0% (9,153)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (4,576)

Education	Virginia Beach	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	24.0%	26.0%
Some College	24.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	23.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Virginia Beach, Virginia

Less than $10,000

3.7% (1,690,568)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.9% (868,807)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.5% (2,077,020)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.3% (2,885,339)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.5% (4,807,520)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.8% (8,604,836)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.6% (6,679,553)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.9% (9,547,057)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.4% (4,298,540)

$200,000 or more

9.4% (4,306,554)

Income	Virginia Beach	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.7%	4.6%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.9%	3.0%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.5%	6.4%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.3%	6.9%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.5%	10.1%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.8%	15.8%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.6%	12.8%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.9%	17.6%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.4%	9.7%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	9.4%	13.1%	9.5%